The New Life Academy Eagles topped the visiting St. Croix Prep Lions basketball team by a final score of 78-67 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the St. Agnes Aggies (St. Paul, MN) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 12. New Life Academy will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record.

With the defeat, St. Croix Prep moves to 3-9 on the year. The Lions travel to St. Croix Lutheran (West St. Paul, MN) to face the Crusaders in a AA Section 4 game on Tuesday, January 16. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 5-3. St. Croix Lutheran won 61-47 in their recent non-league battle against Cristo Rey Jesuit (Minneapolis, MN)